2022 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2023 Toyota Prius
Which is bigger, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2023 Toyota Prius?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured front to rear bumper, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is longer than the 2023 Toyota Prius by just 5.2 cm, making the length difference between them marginal. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox’s 6.2 cm width advantage over the 2023 Toyota Prius might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox utilises its extra 24.1 cm of height to maximise cabin volume, making it feel larger inside than the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox sits 5.6 cm higher off the ground than the 2023 Toyota Prius, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. Both cars sit on nearly the same length wheelbase, with the 2023 Toyota Prius being just 2.5 cm longer than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox.
Measurements
Length
465.1 cm (+5.2)
459.9 cm
Height
166.1 cm (+24.1)
142 cm
Body width
184.4 cm (+6.2)
178.2 cm
Ground clearance
19.3 cm (+5.6)
13.7 cm
Wheelbase
272.5 cm
275 cm (+2.5)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.6 m² (+0.4)
8.2 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.6 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8.2 m²
0.9 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
An extra 172 L (SAE) makes the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox significantly more practical, effectively adding two large suitcases to your storage capacity when the seats are up. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,809 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
284 L
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
846 L (+172)
674 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,809 L
N/A
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
254.4 L per m
N/A
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
137.9 L per m²
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
846 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,809 L
62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+6%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2023 Toyota Prius are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. You’ll appreciate the 0.9 m tighter turning circle of the 2023 Toyota Prius when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. The 2023 Toyota Prius adds a meaningful 60 kg of mass, which can contribute to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+0.9)
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,485 kg
1,545 kg (+60)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,485 kg
147 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2023 Toyota Prius fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Chevrolet Equinox parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42 cm
2023 Toyota Prius parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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